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In the modern gaming landscape, most games either focus heavily on a multiplayer component, or else playing alone still requires some sort of internet activity. Sony's dedication to beefy single-player campaigns shows in their large catalog of quality titles where one doesn't need to connect to a network for enjoyment.

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The following list will present the ten best PlayStation 4 games where one can unplug from the world and still get the complete package. Of course, beforehand an update may be necessary, but after that, it is smooth, disconnected sailing. Not all of these are exclusive to the console, but the IP at least has a strong link to the PlayStation brand.

Updated On July 28th, 2020 by Jason Wojnar: With the PlayStation 5 coming out in just a few months, now is a good time to look back on the generation and appreciate all the goodness Sony had generously bestowed on gamers since 2013. In the time since this article was originally published, several more landmark titles have hit shelves, so we thought it appropriate to revisit this idea and provide more examples of incredible video games that don't require a connection to the internet in order to fully enjoy. 

15 Ratchet And Clank

When the movie adaptation of Insomniac's long-running Ratchet and Clank franchise hit theaters, a remake of the first game came to PS4. It also serves as a companion piece to the film, using scenes from it during cinematics.

The game saw far better reception than the film, which came and went at the box office. The series dabbled with multiplayer in the past, but it is noted for its jolly single-player experience. Few mascots from the early 2000s persist today, and the two characters deserve praise for that fact alone.

14 Spider-Man

Insomniac is the only developer with two games on this list, and it is a well-deserved achievement. Along with the recent Batman games, Marvel's Spider-Manstands as one of the best comic book video games ever released, and it is only on PS4.

Dealing with such a revered character was no small feat, but the developer managed to knock it out of the park in every way. Movement is perfect, combat is engaging, and the story is a surprisingly heartfelt tale.

13 Yakuza 6

The Yakuza series has only recently started gaining recognition in the west. The recent remakes and sequels have helped newcomers catch up on Kazuma Kiryu's saga. Yakuza 6 wraps up his story with a bang on a new graphics engine, taking full advantage of the PS4's capabilities. Beating up thugs on the Kamurocho streets never looked so pretty or felt so brutal.

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The game's impressive length is also its biggest drawback. Not everybody wants to jump into such a long adventure, especially in a relatively niche genre. Those who do take the plunge, however, find their effort rewarded handsomely.

12 Until Dawn

Supermassive Games' narrative-driven horror experience, Until Dawn, sends chills through players from start to finish. One playthrough alone sits between eight to ten hours, but the myriad of possible outcomes and twists throughout the story beg for multiple replays.

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One time the player will try to get everyone out alive, and other times they will do their best to send them all to the grave. The company recently split from Sony and is working on an anthology series, The Dark Pictures. This new series is on multiple consoles, giving more people the opportunity to experience the developer's unique games.

11 Horizon: Zero Dawn

Guerrilla Games made a name for themselves with the Killzone series. While the franchise never reached the same heights as its FPS competitors like Halo, they are great in their own right. After leaving it behind, they went on to make Horizon: Zero Dawn, a massive open-world single-player game set in a beautifully unique landscape.

The enigma surrounding the mixture of stone-aged aesthetic and robotic dinosaurs was more than enough to get people on board, and the experience delivered in full. Now fans are anxiously awaiting a sequel, which will surely come out on the PS5.

10 The Order: 1886

Some decry this title's short length, but quality over quantity applies in this situation. The Order: 1886 is gorgeous, looking better than most games today more than four years after release. Its unique steampunk setting and gripping plot are more than enough to get its hooks into players for the dense five-hour campaign.

One can also play with the photo mode settings to create some unique visuals. If a short campaign is good enough, people will have no problem going through it two or three times.

9 Spyro: Reignited Trilogy

Besides the controversy surrounding much of the content not actually being on disc, one can eschew the internet after the initial install. These remakes of the classic 3D platformers bring all the charm from the originals while adding some subtle quality of life changes.

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Instead of controlling the camera with the shoulder buttons, the right analog stick now takes that responsibility. The old games were exclusive to the PS1, and while the new versions are available on a myriad of platforms, the purple dragon still feels more at home on a PlayStation console.

8 Shadow Of The Colossus

Looking back at the original PS2 Shadow of the Colossus, it is clearly a mere shell of what the creators wanted the game to look like. Thankfully, Bluepoint games remade the classic from the ground up, taking full advantage of the PS4 hardware.

It is a faithful recreation, instilling the same feeling of wonder and loneliness while traveling the barren earth hunting these gargantuan beasts. Riding Agro throughout the adventure creates a wordless bond between the player and their equine companion, making for one of the most memorable relationships in gaming.

7 Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

Like Spyro, this trilogy is on multiple consoles, but the originals were PS1 exclusives, making the character a part of the PlayStation lineage. These remakes take the gameplay almost exactly as it was more than twenty years ago and simply remade the levels with a new coat of paint.

The jumping mechanic sees slight alteration, putting the movement from Crash Bandicoot 3 into the whole trilogy, but their faithfulness to the level design shows just how well the series holds up.

6 God Of War

No one was sure how anybody could ever top the original God of War games, but Cory Barlog and the team at Santa Monica Studios managed to bring an already legendary franchise to new heights. The new camera and weapons change everything fans thought they knew about the games while also retaining the same spirit.

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The plot and relationship between Kratos and Atreus shine a new light on the character, who was admittedly unlikable in the old games. After God of War: Ascension's mediocre reception, people were unsure about the series' status in modern gaming, but the 2018 title re-established Kratos' relevance and made the brand stronger than ever.

5 Last Of Us Remastered

Joel's arduous adventure with Ellie first came out on the PS3 in 2013. The following year Naughty Dog brought the game to the PlayStation 4 with numerous enhancements. The graphics could fool someone into thinking it was built for the ground up on the PS4. While a multiplayer mode is a part of the package, one can enjoy the campaign several times over without so much as thinking about the competitive modes.

4 Knack

This PS4 launch title did not get a fair shake. Mark Cerny hyped up this game hard during the console's initial showing, and it ended up becoming something of a punch line for the generation. Do not let a negative reception deter you; Knack is a solid 3D platformer with simple, yet enjoyable combat. It also offers local cooperative play for a friend.

3 The Last Guardian

Few games have had even half as tumultuous a development history as The Last Guardian. Originally slated for the PS3, Sony's third console simply could not run the game in any acceptable form, so they had to wait until something more powerful came along. The finished product had some detractors, but anybody who loves Fumito Ueda's prior two efforts, Icoand Shadow of the Colossus, will be equally as satisfied with The Last Guardian.

2 Ghost Of Tsushima

What may end up being the console's swan song, Ghost of Tsushima is a gorgeous open-world journey through thirteenth-century Japan as a lone samurai defends his home from a Mongol invasion. Players less interested in large open worlds will still find a solid fifteen hours worth of content with the story missions. Those who like clearing off those checklists will easily spend between thirty-five and fifty hours exploring the beautiful landmass and experimenting with the numerous tools at Jin Sakai's disposal.

1 The Last Of Us Part II

Naughty Dog constantly outdoes itself with each subsequent release. Just like the first game looked like it could have come out on the PS4, The Last of Us Part II could fool someone into thinking it was a PS5 launch title. This is only half the game's appeal, however. The narrative is a brutal journey following two characters on their quest for vengeance, which connects to the first game in a surprising way.

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